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N527 RPB

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,316 mi
Last recorded75,316 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN527 RPB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 74,786 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 74,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 73,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 72,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 71,466 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,667 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,578 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 68,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,425 miles

Brake hoses alround corroded and perishing.

Exhaust system aged and corroding.

Genral corrosion to underside.

Heavy oil leaks from engine area.

Suspension bushes and components worn and corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2014 67,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hoses alround corroded and perishing.

Exhaust system aged and corroding.

Genral corrosion to underside.

Heavy oil leaks from engine area.

Rear number plate lamps not fitted.

Suspension bushes and components worn and corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 63,753 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,857 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,832 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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N527 RPB is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N527 RPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N527 RPB?

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What year was N527 RPB registered?

N527 RPB is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N527 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N527 RPB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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